A Socially Distanced Meander Through COVID-19

Local community, patients and staff came together in September 2019 for the first Meander for Mental Health Event, held at Glasgow’s Leverdale Hospital. Walks in the local area were used in a day packed with fun and activity to promote exercise for our mental health and break down the barriers and stigma surrounding mental illness.  The 2020 Meander event was set to take place on 19 September but had to be cancelled due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. 

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign 2020-21

The 2020-21 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Flu Vaccination Campaign is now underway across Glasgow City. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and to do everything we can to keep our patients safe, the way people get flu vaccination may be different this year. 

Flu Vaccination Campaign in Glasgow City

The 2020-21 NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) Flu Vaccination Campaign is now underway across Glasgow City. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and to ensure we can keep our patients safe, the way people get flu vaccination may be different this year. 

Vaccinations are being carried out during the months of October, November and December, and all patients who qualify for the flu vaccination will receive an invitation to attend or make an appointment by mid November 2020.

COVID-19 Message from Isla Hyslop

See below a personal video message from Isla Hyslop, Head of Organisational Development, GCHSCP, giving an update on some of the work that her and her team have been involved in to support staff and managers throughout the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and thanking staff for their contributions.
 
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Praise for Glasgow’s World Leading Dementia Strategy

Glasgow's Dementia Strategy has been hailed as world leading in a prestigious global study.

The city ranked second out of 30 cities across the world for dementia innovation in a report by the Global Coalition of Aging (GCOA), Alzheimer's disease International (ADI) and the Lien Foundation.

Slow release opiod substitute gives Glasgow patients new lease of life

A slow release opioid substitute is helping opioid dependent patients get their lives back on track and has been described as ‘life-changing’ by those on the treatment.

More than 100 patients across Glasgow are now being treated with Buvidal, which is administered via monthly ‘depot’ injections by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Services teams.

Independent Review of Adult Social Care

COVID-19 Message from Susanne Millar

Please see below a personal video message from Susanne Millar, Interim Chief Officer, Glasgow City HSCP, in which she talks about the importance of staff doing their part to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and keep themselves safe. She also thanks staff for all their continued efforts to keep the City supported during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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COVID-19 Message from Dominique Harvey

Please see below a personal video message from Dominique Harvey, Head of Planning (Children’s Services and North East Locality), GCHSCP, in which she gives an update on how Children’s Services have been responding to the impact of COVID-19 and thanks staff for all their efforts in keeping the city supported.

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Happy Halloween at Leverndale Hospital

Since the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in March, the Recreational Therapy Department has been closed and Recreational Therapy staff have been offering an outreach service within Leverndale Hospital.

The department plans to have a monthly ‘theme’ in an attempt to enhance the community spirit in these difficult times.